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At Dubai Airport, Travelers’ Eyes Become Their Passports

On Sunday, travelers stepped up to an iris scanner after checking in, gave it a good look, and breezed through passport control within seconds.

March 8, 2021 04:03 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Longreads

The Quest to Save the Pink Apples of Italy

The pink apple’s history goes back at least to Ancient Rome—but its future is a little less certain.

June 28, 2022 12:07 PM

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Agostino Petroni

Art + Culture

How Magnum Photos Has Changed the Way We See Cities

The agency’s members turn photojournalism into art. Here are seven iconic shots that present famous cities in a different light.

July 25, 2018 03:23 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers

Be it a flask with a flashlight or scotch to your door, these gifts will make any whiskey (or whisky) fan light up this holiday season.

November 24, 2021 12:22 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Food + Drink

California’s Best Wine Regions: Where to Stay and What to Drink

Whether you’re in world famous Sonoma or a lesser-known Central Coast spot, there’s a vineyard and a glass of something good for you.

April 26, 2023 03:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Packing Tips + Gear

Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers

And you can buy them easily here in the United States.

August 6, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

An Adventure that Chooses You

No matter what adventure means to you, The Islands of Tahiti will expand the way you experience the world

April 5, 2018 09:25 AM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Tips + News

This Grassroots Organization Is Partnering With New York and D.C. Restaurants to Feed Frontline Protesters

Fuel the People works with local BIPOC-owned restaurants to nourish thousands of people at protests and social justice events.

June 18, 2020 11:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

Inside New York City’s Newly Renovated Museum of Modern Art

Now open to the public after a $450 million expansion, the 90-year-old institution features far more than an impressive redesign: It reimagines the modern museum-going experience.

October 21, 2019 04:05 PM

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Sarah Buder

Natural Wonders

The Healing Power of Nature in Bavaria

With awe-inspiring nature and a focus on wellbeing, this German region makes for the ultimate place to relax and rejuvenate.

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Tips + News

This European Country Just Made Its Public Transportation Free for Everyone

Even tourists can travel by bus, train, or tram free of charge in Luxembourg now.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants

Embrace la belle vie, one bite at a time.

July 24, 2024 04:01 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter

The temps are cooler and so is the art scene. Head south to sample the newest hotels, the tastiest bites, the latest art, and, of course, the always-buzzing beach.

October 23, 2019 09:46 PM

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Ann Shields

Food + Drink

In Jordan, to Grandmother’s House We Go

How three sisters are using their grandmother’s old recipes to inspire real change in the Jordanian capital of Amman.

November 16, 2021 01:43 PM

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Jonathan Thompson

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